Order Of Man: Protect | Provide | Preside

Every once in a while, you meet someone so special you know you need to connect more with that person. Today, I have the opportunity to share my conversation with one of those people, Sidney Smith. I met him briefly at a 5k then spent a couple hours hiking down a mountainside while shooting our bows at the Total Archery Challenge. That doesn't sound that special until you learn that Sid is a double amputee. and does his walking and running on prosthetic blades. We talk about overcoming fear, focusing on the positives of life, learning to appreciate what we have, getting used to pain, and turning tragedy into triumph. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS How to develop a growth mindset in the toughest circumstances The difference between being "disabled" and being "challenged" How to learn about who you really are Understanding that the greatest disability you could have is in your mind Overcoming the fear of uncertainty How to make extremely difficult decisions Learning to focus on the positives of life How not to take things i